wait uncompromisingly for something desirable; "He held out for the dessert and did not touch the cheeses"
stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
extend out and forward, as of a limb; "He held out his hand"; "point a finger"; "extend a hand"
continue to live, endure or last; "We went without water and food for 3 days"; "The legend of Elvis lives on"; "These superstitions survive in the backwaters of America"
last and be usable; "This dress wore well for almost ten years"
thrust or extend out; "He held out his hand"; "point a finger"; "extend a hand"; "the bee exserted its sting"
continue to live; endure or last; "We went without water and food for 3 days"; "These superstitions survive in the backwaters of America"; "The racecar driver lived through several very serious accidents"
